The purpose of the postgraduate program is higher academic education at the postgraduate level and the production of high-level scientific potential in the field of applied physiology of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, as well as in the application of modern heart and lung support techniques.
The background of knowledge provided by theoretical teaching in combination with the skills that the postgraduate student can acquire in his field of interest, makes this postgraduate program particularly useful for physicians who are interested in specializing in cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery, cardiology, pulmonology, anaesthesiology, intensive care, as well as in other related specialties. At the same time, it is the only recognized training program for those who wish to follow the profession of Cardiovascular Specialist by the Ministry of Health and the corresponding European organization (European Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion).
Objectives of the Postgraduate Program
The objectives of the proposed Postgraduate Program "Advanced Cardiopulmonary Practice – Master in Cardiovascular Perfusion Science" are:
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Provision of high-level postgraduate studies.
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Training of specialized graduates in the field of Extracorporeal Circulation
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Promotion of interdisciplinary research in medical research issues, as well as the preparation of high-level related postgraduate theses.
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Development of critical and research skills required for doctoral level studies.